{"id":16489,"date":"2021-02-11T16:12:48","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=16489"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T14:42:07","slug":"mlis-track-libraries-leadership-and-transforming-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-libraries-leadership-and-transforming-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"MLIS Track: Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MLIS Track: Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Master of Library and Info Studies\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-master-of-library-and-info-studies\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-16570\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18711\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18711\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17935\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17935\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-tuition-fees-scholarships\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17176\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17182\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17182\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-16555\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-16555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/mlis-accreditation\/\">Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32851\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32851\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/certificate\/school-library-media-teaching-certification-program\/\">SLM Teaching Certification<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32448\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32448\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/course-descriptions\/\" title=\"\">LSC Course descriptions<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-course-schedules\/\" title=\"\">Course Schedules<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities track prepares graduates to have the management and leadership knowledge and skills necessary to be competitive in the marketplace and obtain positions in libraries and information organizations such as director\/assistant director, department head\/manager, project manager, and marketing coordinator, among many others. In this track, students will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>broaden their knowledge of ethics, values, and foundational principles of the library and information professions and professional associations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develop an understanding for the necessity of community outreach, advocacy, and the formation of strategic alliances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gain an appreciation for, and openness to, the opinions and skills of colleagues and being able to work with others to achieve a common goal;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hone their personal philosophy of the management of libraries, innovative and ethical community leadership, and library advocacy. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 502<\/strong> (3 credits) Lead, Manage, &amp; Connect Lib &amp; Info Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 504<\/strong> (3 credits) Searching for Answers: Meeting Users\u2019 Information Needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 505<\/strong> (3 credits) Organization of Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 508<\/strong> (3 credits) Introduction to Information Science and Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 595<\/strong> (3 credits) Apply and Reflect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LSC 570<\/strong> (3 credits) Leadership in Information Professions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Public Relations and Advocacy<\/strong> (Select 1 from the list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 517<\/strong> (3 credits) Community Relations for Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 519<\/strong> (3 credits) Advocacy for Libraries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Communication<\/strong> (Select 1 from the list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 525<\/strong> (3 credits) Multiculturalism in Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 527<\/strong> (3 credits) Planning and Developing Library Instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Communities and Contexts<\/strong> (Select 1 from the list)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LSC 503<\/strong> (3 credits) Collection Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 511<\/strong> (3 credits) Critical Disability Approaches in LIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 512<\/strong> (3 credits) Immigrant and Migrant Information Context and Practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 515<\/strong> (3 credits) Information Ethics and Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 516<\/strong> (3 credits) Information and Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 521<\/strong> (3 credits) Public Library Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 522<\/strong> (3 credits) College and University Library Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 523<\/strong> (3 credits) Special Library Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LSC 560<\/strong> (3 credits) Human Information Behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 credits (6 credits from career-related courses in other online accelerated graduate programs with the approval of your advisor and program.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total = 36 credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Optional Tracks<\/h1>\n\n<p>Student may choose to specialize in an area of interest. Tracks will have additional required courses and specific electives from which students can choose. Visit each track page to learn more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-digital-media\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Digital Media<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-school-library-media\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>School Library Media<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-libraries-leadership-and-transforming-communities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-library-and-information-studies\/curriculum\/mlis-track-information-equity-diverse-communities-and-critical-leadership\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/keaneyblue-slice-e1619794540145.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Information Equity, Diverse Communities,\nand Critical Librarianship<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Get in touch.<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>URI Online Student Support Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>401.874.5280<br><a href=\"mailto:online@uri.edu\">online@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Director <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lauren Mandel, Ph.D.<\/strong><br>Program Director, Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities <br>Track Coordinator &amp; Associate Professor<br>Graduate School of Library and Information Studies<br><a href=\"mailto:lauren_mandel@uri.edu\">lauren_mandel@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-promo-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo   micro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\" class=\"cl-promo-micro-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-promo-micro-content\"><h1>Learn anywhere with us.<\/h1><span class=\"cl-promo-micro-text-link\">URI Online Home<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLIS Track: Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities The Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities track prepares graduates to have the management and leadership knowledge and skills necessary to be competitive in the marketplace and obtain positions in libraries and information organizations such as director\/assistant director, department head\/manager, project manager, and marketing coordinator, among many others. 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